Mexico has good coverage in cities and tourist areas like Cancun and Playa del Carmen. An eSIM is the easiest way to stay connected without expensive roaming charges.
Updated March 2026
Mexico 3GB — 3 GB
Airalo offers the best value for Mexico on the Telcel or Movistar MX networks. Telcel has excellent coverage across tourist areas and major cities.
Get this dealSide-by-side comparison of the best eSIM deals for Mexico. Sorted by price.
| Provider | Plan | Data | Validity | Price | Price/GB | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Deal Airalo | Mexico 3GB | 3 GB | 30 days | £5.00 | £1.67 | Telcel / Movistar MX | View |
| Airalo | Mexico 10GB | 10 GB | 30 days | £13.00 | £1.30 | Telcel / Movistar MX | View |
| Holafly | Mexico Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | £19.00 | N/A | Telcel | View |
| Saily | Mexico 5GB | 5 GB | 14 days | £7.49 | £1.50 | Telcel | View |
| Ubigi | Mexico 3GB | 3 GB | 30 days | £8.00 | £2.67 | Movistar MX | View |
| MobiMatter | Mexico 5GB | 5 GB | 14 days | £8.00 | £1.60 | Telcel | View |
Common questions about using an eSIM in Mexico.
Airalo offers the cheapest Mexico eSIM at £5.00 for 3 GB with 30-day validity on the Telcel or Movistar networks.
Yes, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the wider Riviera Maya have excellent mobile coverage. You will have reliable signal at resorts, in town and at most archaeological sites.
Yes, Tulum town and the hotel zone have good mobile coverage. Signal can be weaker at some beach clubs and in the jungle areas around cenotes.
Yes, Uber works in many Mexican cities and works perfectly with eSIM data. Uber is very popular and affordable in Mexico City, Cancun and Guadalajara.
For a week in Mexico with maps, messaging, social media and ride-hailing apps, 3-5 GB is usually sufficient. Resort areas typically have Wi-Fi that supplements your data.